Courts SPLC accuses ALDOT of illegal covenants in Shiloh Black landowners said settlement terms let the state flood their properties without penalty, leaving homes damaged and difficult to insure. Wesley WalterSeptember 10, 2026
Health Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South A new analysis condemned the impacts of enrollment declines across the Deep South as states braced for higher costs and tighter eligibility rules. Wesley WalterSeptember 4, 2026
State SPLC announces “We Decide Alabama” campaign on Voting Rights Act anniversary Organizers planned canvassing, block parties and youth training to mobilize voters ahead of Alabama’s 2026 midterm elections. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2026
Courts 11th Circuit upholds court order in suit over Alabama prison conditions “During one 15-month period of this litigation, 15 Alabama inmates killed themselves,” Circuit Judge Adalberto Jordan wrote in Thursday’s opinion. Chance PhillipsJune 29, 2026
National Famed civil rights attorney to take helm at SPLC Famed civil rights attorney to lead SPLC at critical juncture for the organization. Josh MoonJune 17, 2026
News SPLC report warns of far-right extremism in Alabama The report cast Alabama as a microcosm for national trends in anti-Muslim rhetoric, campus organizing and policy rollbacks. Alex JobinJune 15, 2026
Congress House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC House Judiciary Committee members discussed DOJ fraud charges against the SPLC, with Democrats calling the prosecution politically motivated retaliation. Mary Claire WootenMay 21, 2026
News Marshall opens civil probe into SPLC fundraising practices Marshall subpoenaed SPLC records, alleging deceptive fundraising, following a federal indictment over informant payments. Mary Claire WootenMay 12, 2026
Courts Legal experts inveigh against SPLC indictment ahead of arraignment The arraignment hearing in the Department of Justice’s case against the SPLC is set for May 7. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2026
State Voting rights coalition calls for state voting rights act Advocates rallied at the Statehouse Wednesday to back legislation aimed at breaking barriers that disenfranchise marginalized voters across Alabama. Jacob HolmesApril 2, 2026